Section 4: Passes and Cattleguards

Definitions

A pass allows movement of livestock,
vehicles or products to go underneath the roadway. A cattleguard is
a structure placed across a highway which allows vehicles to pass
but prevents livestock from crossing.

Policy

Where a landholding constitutes an operating farm, ranch or
other rural type of economic operation, it is the policy of the
department to negotiate with the landowner for a pass or cattleguard
with the objective of continuing, if possible, uninterrupted usage
and operation of such landholding.

Methods of Securing a Pass or Cattleguard

Passes or cattleguards may be secured by abutting property
owners by permit or by the right of way conveyance. Passes or cattleguards
installed by permit are subject to relocation or removal if requested
by the department.

Construction and Maintenance Responsibility

All passes or cattleguards will be constructed by the department,
its contractor or the property owner. Maintenance of passes is the
responsibility of the property owner, unless specified otherwise
in the right of way conveyance, and all materials should be approved
by the department.

Permit Forms

Form
1075 should
be executed for passes or cattleguards on existing highways. The
district must submit permits for a pass on an interstate highway
to the Maintenance Division for approval. Permits for a pass or
cattle guard installation on other highways may be approved by the
district engineer.